
Alice Shepard, Ph.D.
Director & Therapist
Alice has been a therapist for over ten years. She completed training at Barnard College, Columbia Medical Center, and Columbia University’s Counseling & Psychological Services. She is a graduate of Brown University and the City University of New York Graduate Center.
License: 018801-1, New York

Alba Vega, LMHC
Alba is a Spanish and English bilingual therapist with experience in psychiatric rehabilitation, individual therapy, career counseling, couples therapy, and group counseling. She has experience in a range of outpatient settings. Alba enjoys working with a diverse group of people and aims to adjust each session to the client’s needs. Alba received her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from The State University of New York at Albany.
License: 008565-1, New York

Emily Chernow, Licensed Psychotherapist
Emily believes individuals are a culmination of their life experiences and should be treated as such. Working with Emily, you can expect to explore your past and present experiences and how they influence your thoughts, feelings and behaviors. She has an extensive background in attachment theory research and received psychodynamic training at the Training Institute for Mental Health. Emily specializes in young adults dealing with queer issues, life transitions, relationship issues, anxiety and depression. Emily received her Master’s degree from New York University.
License No: 113453, New York

Emma Fessler, LCSW-R
Emma is a senior clinician who has worked in a variety of outpatient settings including mental health clinics, schools, and hospitals. She has expertise in helping survivors of sexual assault, the chronically ill, and mediating between adult children and their parents. Emma is dedicated to helping women who are going through important transitions in their lives.
License: 022566, New York

Gloriane Roberson, LMSW
Gloriane has spent the majority of her professional career helping women and youth work through trauma, sexual abuse, anxiety, and depression. She believes in providing a non judgmental and supportive therapeutic experience as a pathway for growth and development. Gloriane has a particular focus on supporting self-determination, empowerment and harm reduction. She completed her Bachelors’ and Master’s degrees at Adelphi University.
License: 081295

Kendall Contri Bierman, MHC-LP
Kendall has experience working with women struggling with anxiety, healthy eating, body-image, and relationship concerns. She has additional training with substance dependence, such as reducing marijuana use, alcohol consumption, nicotine use, or other recreational drugs. Kendall uses a multifaceted approach to counseling pulling from CBT, DBT, and Psychodynamic theories. Kendall has a non-judgmental and empathetic demeanor that helps foster meaningful and open relationships with her clients. She received her bachelor’s degree from Lafayette College and her master’s from Long Island University.
License: P116058.

Sonia Byrd, Psy.D., LMHC, Therapist
Sonia is a senior clinician who specializes in helping women mediate challenging family and relationship issues to reduce stress and improve self-confidence. She has extensive experience working with a range of therapeutic concerns. Sonia has additional training in mindfulness. She received her Bachelor’s degree from Syracuse University and her Doctorate from Yeshiva University.
License: 002835-01

Ginger Sands, LMSW
Growing up in NYC, Ginger understands the immense pressures and challenges that come with navigating life in the city. She focuses on helping women struggling with anxiety, disordered eating, body-image, self-esteem, dating and relationships, and life transitions. Ginger’s therapeutic approach draws from various modalities such as CBT, DBT, solution-focused therapy and psychodynamic therapy to help clients process and cope with their struggles. She works alongside her clients supporting their individual needs and uses compassion, warmth, and relatability to help improve their quality of life. Ginger received her Bachelor’s from George Washington University and her Master’s from Yeshiva University.
License: 121643

Kate Staikos, Therapy Associate
Kate specializes in relationship concerns, career transition, corporate burnout, anxiety, depression, and ADHD. With a holistic and culturally sensitive approach, Kate integrates psychodynamic, cognitive behavioral, mindfulness, and emotional awareness strategies. She provides a unique blend of tools to help women manage their time, relationships, stress, and perfectionistic tendencies. Understanding the pressures faced by women in today’s society, Kate approaches her work with a warm, non-judgmental, and personalized touch. Kate is in the final months of her Master’s in Mental Health Counseling from Hunter College. Kate will continue with us as she has already been hired for a full-time therapist role at Mirielle Therapy Practice due to her wonderful ability to connect with and improve the lives of her clients.

Chelsea Walker, Clinic Coordinator
Chelsea received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Massachusetts Boston and her master’s degree from Chamberlain University. She has extensive experience working in a variety of healthcare settings.

Heather Nelson, B.A.
Financial Manager
Heather is a graduate of Syracuse University where she majored in marketing. She has previously worked in financial services for HBO & Lord & Taylor.
Mirielle Therapy Practice
Alice Shepard, Ph.D.
303 5th Avenue (Near 31st Street)
Suite 1909
New York, NY 10016
212 545 9901
Hours of Operation
By Appointment Only